Saumur-Champigny
Red — avg 89.2/100 Wine Enthusiast score
89.2
range 84–94
$33.6
23
red
Expert reviews
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château de Parnay 2014 La Coulée du Méridien (Saumur-Champigny) | Château de Parnay | 94/100 | $120 |
| Château de Parnay 2014 Saumur-Champigny | Château de Parnay | 92/100 | $50 |
| Château de Parnay 2014 Saumur-Champigny | Château de Parnay | 92/100 | $50 |
| Château de Chaintres 2011 Clos des Oratoriens (Saumur-Champigny) | Château de Chaintres | 91/100 | $36 |
| Château de Chaintres 2011 Clos des Oratoriens (Saumur-Champigny) | Château de Chaintres | 91/100 | $36 |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
The Meridian in the name is the zero-longitude Prime Meridian which passes through this vineyard. The wine, with its minty flavors from new-wood aging, is serious, concentrated and with an impressive structure. The dark firm character of this wine promises plenty more aging. Drink from 2020.
— Château de Parnay 2014 La Coulée du Méridien (Saumur-Champigny) (94/100)
This serious wine is spicy both from wood aging and from the natural character of the Cabernet Franc. It is rich, intense and with layers of red fruits balanced with a strongly smoky character. The wine has a tight texture, suggesting it needs further aging. Drink from 2019.
— Château de Parnay 2014 Saumur-Champigny (92/100)
This serious wine is spicy both from wood aging and from the natural character of the Cabernet Franc. It is rich, intense and with layers of red fruits balanced with a strongly smoky character. The wine has a tight texture, suggesting it needs further aging. Drink from 2019.
— Château de Parnay 2014 Saumur-Champigny (92/100)
Wood aging has given this wine richness as well as a smooth texture. It is a ripe full-bodied wine, finely poised between fruit and more mature secondary flavors. The single vineyard wine is ready to drink.
— Château de Chaintres 2011 Clos des Oratoriens (Saumur-Champigny) (91/100)
Wood aging has given this wine richness as well as a smooth texture. It is a ripe full-bodied wine, finely poised between fruit and more mature secondary flavors. The single vineyard wine is ready to drink.
— Château de Chaintres 2011 Clos des Oratoriens (Saumur-Champigny) (91/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 89.2/100 |
| Score range | 84 – 94 |
| Score spread | 10 points |
| Average price | $33.6 |
| Price range | $13 – $120 |
| Reviews analyzed | 23 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 2.65 |
Position in the Loire
Rated above the Loire Valley median.
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- tannin
- rich
- smoky
- structured
- lime
- cherry
- currant
- spice
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | Red |
| Total reviews | 23 |
| Average score | 89.2/100 |
| Average price | $33.6 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.